The Slip-carriage Mystery
Author : Lynn Brock
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 23,86 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Detective and mystery stories
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Author : Lynn Brock
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 23,86 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Detective and mystery stories
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Author : Lynn Brock
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 11,91 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Detective and mystery stories
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Author : Lynn Brock
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,42 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
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Author : Victor L. Whitechurch
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 13,54 MB
Release : 2023-12-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Victor Lorenzo Whitechurch (1868-1933) was a Church of England clergyman and author. He is best known for his detective stories featuring Thorpe Hazell, the first amateur railway detective, whom the author intended to be as far from Sherlock Holmes as possible. Another Whitechurch's character was the spy Captain Ivan Koravitch. His stories were admired for their immaculate plotting and factual accuracy. Whitechurch was one of the first writers to submit his manuscripts to Scotland Yard for vetting as to police procedure. Table of Contents: Thrilling Stories of the Railway Peter Crane's Cigars The Tragedy on the London and Mid-Northern The Affair of the Corridor Express Sir Gilbert Murrell's Picture How the Bank Was Saved The Affair of the German Dispatch-Box How the Bishop Kept His Appointment The Adventure of the Pilot Engine The Stolen Necklace The Mystery of the Boat Express How the Express Was Saved A Case of Signaling Winning the Race The Strikers The Ruse That Succeeded Other Railway Stories A Perilous Ride The Slip Coach Mystery In the Rockhurst Tunnel The Convict's Revenge A Warning in Red A Jump for Freedom Special Working Instructions Pierre Cournet's Last Run Between Two Fires The Triumph of Seth P. Tucker A Policy of Silence In a Tight Fix The Romance of the "Southern Queen"
Author : Victor L. Whitechurch
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 18,72 MB
Release : 2024-01-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Victor L. Whitechurch's 'The Railway Mysteries - Complete Collection' is a captivating compilation of 28 thrilling detective tales set in the unique context of railways. Whitechurch's writing style expertly combines elements of mystery, suspense, and adventure, making for an engaging and immersive reading experience. The stories not only entertain but also provide valuable insights into the early 20th century British railway system, offering a fascinating glimpse into this pivotal period of history. The collection showcases Whitechurch's talent for crafting intricate plotlines and memorable characters, making it a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and railway enthusiasts alike. Victor L. Whitechurch, a clergyman and writer, drew inspiration for his stories from his deep knowledge and passion for the railway industry. His background in theology adds a unique depth to his narratives, exploring themes of morality, justice, and human nature within the framework of detective fiction. Whitechurch's keen observation skills and attention to detail shine through in 'The Railway Mysteries,' demonstrating his ability to weave together complex mysteries with ease. I highly recommend 'The Railway Mysteries - Complete Collection' to readers who enjoy classic detective stories with a twist. Whitechurch's masterful storytelling and intricate plots will keep you guessing until the very end, while offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century British railways.
Author : Andrew Martin
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 46,12 MB
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1782830251
In the heroic days of rail travel, you could dine on kippers and champagne aboard the Brighton Belle; smoke a post-prandial cigar as the Golden Arrow closed in on Paris, or be shaved by the Flying Scotsman's on-board barber. Everyone from schoolboys to socialites knew of these glamorous 'named trains' and aspired to ride aboard them. In Belles and Whistles, Andrew Martin recreates these famous train journeys by travelling aboard their nearest modern day equivalents. Sometimes their names have survived, even if only as a footnote on a timetable leaflet, but what has usually - if not always - disappeared is the extravagance and luxury. As Martin explains how we got from there to here, evocations of the Golden Age contrast with the starker modern reality: from monogrammed cutlery to stirring sticks, from silence on trains to tannoy announcements, from compartments to airline seating. For those who wonder whatever happened to porters, dining cars, mellow lighting, timetables, luggage in advance, trunk murders, the answers are all here. Martin's five journeys add up to an idiosyncratic history of Britain's railways, combining humour, historical anecdote and reportage from the present and romantic evocations of the past.
Author : Providence Public Library (R.I.)
Publisher :
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 35,66 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Best books
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Author : Ian Carter
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 30,83 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780719059667
The 19th-century steam railway epitomized modernity's relentlessly onrushing advance. Ian Carter delves into the cultural impact of the train. Why, for example, did Britain possess no great railway novel? He compares fiction and images by canonical British figures (Turner, Dickens, Arnold Bennett) with selected French and Russian competitors: Tolstoy, Zola, Monet, Manet. He argues that while high cultural work on the British steam railway is thin, British popular culture did not ignore it. Detailed discussions of comic fiction, crime fiction, and cartoons reveal a popular fascination with railways tumbling from vast (and hitherto unexplored) stores of critically overlooked genres.
Author : Reginald Berkeley
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 33,10 MB
Release : 1929
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Author : Los Angeles County Public Library
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Page : 1364 pages
File Size : 48,47 MB
Release : 1926
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